Ukrainian judges observe Indiana legal system
Five Ukrainian judges have been in central Indiana this week examining the U.S. judicial system.
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Future SCOTUS justices topic of event
With at least two anticipated vacancies on the United States Supreme Court within the next four years and numerous more vacancies at the Circuit and District Court levels, President-Elect Barack Obama will possibly appoint two U.S. Supreme Court justices in his first term in office.
Governor appoints Bluffton judge
Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed a new Bluffton City Court judge Feb. 28, choosing a retired car dealership owner. Robert J. Bate succeeds Judge Gary Markley, who resigned Jan. 15.Bate was owner and president of Bob Bate Chevrolet Inc. in Ossian from 1979 to 2000. He was elected five times to serve on the Bluffton City Council between 1987 and 2007. Bate’s appointment is effective immediately.
IU Law class receives national recognition
A class designed and taught by an Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis associate professor has been recognized as a model by a national anti-trafficking group.Associate professor Karen E. Bravo created the course, “Illicit International Markets,” which was selected by The Protection Project of John Hopkins University as a model for scholars in and outside the U.S. on how to integrate the issues of human trafficking into a higher education course. Bravo’s course syllabus will be posted online by The…
Board to vote on top public defender
The Marion County Public Defender Agency’s governing board plans to choose on Wednesday the person it wants to be the county’s next chief public defender.A public meeting is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. in Room 260 of the City-County Building at 200 E. Washington St. The nine-person board plans to conduct final interviews with Indianapolis defense attorneys Robert J. Hill Jr. and Eric K. Koselke, who are vying to succeed David E. Cook who’s leaving the agency for private practice.In late February,…
Law prof co-authors anti-terrorism tools report
An Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington professor has co-authored a report casting doubt on the effectiveness, lawfulness, and appropriateness of using data-based tools to fight terrorism.
ACLU sponsors charter school discussion
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana's First Wednesdays are back in session starting Feb. 6 with a discussion about charter schools and school vouchers to occur at the same place and time as past First Wednesdays, noon to 12:50 p.m., at the Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St.
Walk to raise awareness for non-profit’s mission
The CEO of an organization that assists victims of sexual assault will embark on a 10-day walk next week across Indiana to raise awareness and funds for the Indiana Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the anti-sexual violence movement.
Supreme Court adopts new ethics rules
The Indiana Supreme Court is adopting a new Code of Judicial Conduct based on the 2007 national model of the American Bar Association. The rules will become effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Firm creates industry-based practice group
Baker & Daniels has established an advanced manufacturing and logistics practice group to work with Indiana businesses directly related to and affected by these industries. The practice group is comprised of more than 20 attorneys with experience in numerous areas of law including corporate, labor and employment, litigation, and intellectual property. Partner James S. Birge will lead the industry-based group.
Indiana District Courts amending local rules
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana has published the amendments made to its Local Rules. After considering the proposed amendments and comments received, changes have been made to several rules including Rule 5.1 – General Format of Documents Presented for Filing, Rule 56.1 – Summary Judgment Procedure, and Rule II – Discipline Imposed by Other Courts. To view all of the changes, visit the District Court’s Web site and click on the “Notice of Amendments to…
Women’s rights expert to speak at Valpo
Women’s rights around the world will be the topic of the 25th Annual Edward A. Seegers Lecture, “Women’s Status, Men’s States,” March 28 at Valparaiso University School of Law.
Immigration, foreclosure training in December
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic, Heartland Pro Bono Council, and the Indianapolis Bar Association have partnered to provide volunteer training for attorneys who would like to help those in the community with bankruptcy and mortgage foreclosure or immigration issues.
District judge’s robing ceremony Friday
Hon. William T. Lawrence, the newest judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, will be formally sworn in tomorrow at the federal courthouse in Indianapolis.
Inmate matters, court provisions signed into law
Bills about the discharge of long-term inmates, judges’ pensions, and various provisions concerning courts were among the remaining 33 bills sent to the governor’s office that were signed into law yesterday.SEA 258 deals with the discharge of long-term inmates, GPS monitoring of certain sex offenders, and the conditions for probation or parole of a sex offender.SEA 329 allows full-time magistrates on or after July 1, 2010, to become participants in the judges’ 1985 benefit system; increases the court administration fee from…
St. Joseph County seeks judicial applicants
Any St. Joseph County attorney who wants to be a trial court judge can now apply for that opportunity.The county’s Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications until 5 p.m. Aug. 29 for the judicial vacancy when St. Joseph Superior Judge William T. Means retires Sept. 30. The commission, which will recommend candidates for consideration to the governor, met last week to set a schedule for the application process.Interviews for applicants will be Sept. 12 in South Bend.According to state law, the…
Award recognizes medical-legal partnership
The Wishard Medical-Legal Partnership for Patient Health has received a Preventative Medicine and Public Health Award from the Indiana Public Health Foundation for its efforts to improve health care for children.
COA to visit IU School of Law – Bloomington
The Indiana Court of Appeals will hear arguments in an Elkhart County child molesting case in Bloomington Sept. 29.
Northern District seeks comment on local rule
The U.S. District Court for Northern District of Indiana is accepting public comment on the revision of Local Rule 72.1 – again. The Local Rules Advisory Committee recommended the revision of the local rule and had a period of public comment. Due to a clerical error, the revision of the rule wasn’t completed. Now, the corrected proposed Local Rule 72.1 is available free of charge at www.innd.uscourts.gov or at the Northern District Court’s divisional offices. Comments will be accepted through Sept….
‘Merchant of Venice’ performance Saturday
The Heartland Actors' Repertory Theatre will perform William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" Aug. 2 outside in downtown Indianapolis. The play, which is free, includes a famous courtroom scene.